Recall 10V618 affects 119 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Glaval Titan, Universal, and Apollo buses for an overheating blower resistor. Free repair at a Glaval dealer.
Glaval recall 10V618 covers 119 model year 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Titan, Universal, and Apollo transit buses equipped with a Trans/Air TA73 evaporator. A short in the blower-speed circuit can overheat the power resistor and increase the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The Trans/Air TA73 evaporator is part of the bus air-conditioning system on affected 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Glaval Titan, Universal, and Apollo buses. The evaporator helps cool air before the blower sends it into the passenger area. A power resistor in that unit regulates blower speed by controlling how much electrical power reaches the blower motor.
In NHTSA campaign 10V618, the defect is in the resistor circuit. If a short develops in the low or medium speed circuit while the blower is set to high speed, electrical power feeds back through the resistor to ground. That path does not draw enough current to blow the fuse, so the circuit does not shut off as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not count on a dashboard light, smell, or obvious blower change before the electrical fault is present.
Who's affected?
Covers Titan, Universal, and Apollo buses across the 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 model years, all involving equipment.
| 2006 Glaval Titan | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2006 Glaval Universal | Equipment |
| 2002 Glaval Universal | Equipment |
| 2007 Glaval Titan | Equipment |
| 2003 Glaval Titan | Equipment |
| 2002 Glaval Titan | Equipment |
| 2007 Glaval Apollo | Equipment |
| 2003 Glaval Apollo | Equipment |
| 2008 Glaval Titan | Equipment |
| 2008 Glaval Bus Apollo | Equipment |
| 2008 Glaval Universal | Equipment |
| 2003 Glaval Universal | Equipment |
| 2006 Glaval Apollo | Equipment |
| 2007 Glaval Universal | Equipment |
| 2002 Glaval Apollo | Equipment |
| Units affected | 119 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
The blower speed resistor can overheat, melt, and ignite the plastic blower housing, which creates a fire risk. Contact Glaval or a franchised Glaval dealer for recall repair timing, and ask whether the blower system should stay off until inspected. Repair will be free at any franchised Glaval dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Glaval Titan, Universal, or Apollo bus is included in this recall.
- Wait for Glaval's owner notice before scheduling the repair, or use the VIN result to ask Glaval for current instructions.
- Call Trans Air warranty and service at 1-800-673-2446 with questions and reference recall number 10V618.
- Ask about the free thermal-shutdown-device installation that protects the blower resistor from overheating and fire.
- Avoid using the rear HVAC blower until Glaval or Trans Air confirms the repair instructions for your bus.
What happens at the repair
Glaval, working with Trans Air, installs a thermal shutdown device in series with the blower speed resistors. That device is added to cut power if the resistor circuit overheats instead of letting heat build in the evaporator area. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Glaval technician installs the device and checks that the blower circuit is set up correctly. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 23, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V618?
Recall 10V618 covers 119 Glaval Titan, Universal, and Apollo transit buses from 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008 with a Trans/Air TA73 evaporator blower resistor defect. A short circuit can overheat the resistor and ignite the plastic blower housing. Glaval and Trans Air install a thermal shutdown device for free.
What should I do if my 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 Glaval Titan, Universal, or Apollo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V618. If it is, contact a franchised Glaval service point or the Trans Air Warranty and Service Center at 1-800-673-2446 to arrange the thermal shutdown device installation. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the Glaval remedy states that the thermal shutdown device installation is performed free of charge. Reference recall 10V618 when you call for service.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Recall 10V618 says a short in the low or medium speed circuit while the blower is on high speed can feed voltage through the resistor to ground, overheat the resistor, melt nearby plastic, and ignite the blower housing.
What if I bought this Glaval bus used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Titan, Universal, or Apollo bus is included, then call Glaval service or Trans Air with recall number 10V618.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V618000 |
|---|---|
| Glaval customer service | 1-800-673-2446 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V618 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V618000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →